Platter with peonies by Félix Bracquemond

Platter with peonies 1866 - 1867

drawing, print, ceramic

drawing

print

ceramic

"Platter with Peonies" is an 1866-1867 ceramic platter designed by the French artist Félix Bracquemond. The platter features a black and white design of peonies, a snail, and a beetle against a white background. The rim of the platter has a thin blue line that further accents the minimalist design. The platter, now located at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Bracquemond's interest in the natural world and his unique ability to capture the beauty of flowers through simplified lines and a stark contrast of colors. This artistic choice makes the piece a classic example of the Japonisme style that was popular in the late 19th century.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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This platter and three footed plates come from a large table service commissioned by the French dealer and publisher Eugène Rousseau (1827-1890) and designed by the painter and print maker Felix Bracquemond. First exhibited in Paris at the Universal Exhibition in 1867 and considered to be the earliest example of French ceramics inspired by Japanese art, they sparked a genuine revolution in the history of style. The service was so popular it continued to be produced up to 1940.